Plants of the Week – January 10

Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’, found in the John W. Nason Garden, is an evergreen juniper growing wider than taller (2-3’ tall x 4-6’ wide). photo credit: J. Coceano

Nandina domestica ‘Harbour Dwarf’, found along the pedestrian path in John W. Nason Garden, is a popular dwarf-sized nandina reaching 2’ in height know for its great fall and winter interest. photo credit: J. Coceano

A clump forming grass, Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’, found in the John W. Nason Garden, has great winter interest as the stems hold-up well in winter snows and wind. photo credit: J. Coceano

Buxus sempervirens ‘Elegantissima’, located along the path near Sproul Observatory, is a compact boxwood that produces green leaves with broad margins of creamy-white. photo credit: J. Coceano